In this helpful episode of Jene’s Tropicals, host Jene shares practical advice for planting and caring for tropical plants during Florida’s hot, humid summer months. Learn which flowering plants thrive right now — including bougainvillea, hibiscus (like Hula Girl and Fiesta), Tibouchina, King’s Mantle, and Allamanda — plus tips on using crotons for colorful foliage. Jene covers soil preparation, proper planting depth, mulching, watering during rainy spells, and important Pinellas County fertilizer restrictions. 

Perfect for Florida gardeners looking to add color and create a tropical paradise this summer.

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your spring plant needs.

Got a question or topic you'd like covered on the show? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear from you!

#JanaysTropicals #FloridaGardening #TropicalPlants #SummerPlanting #Hibiscus #Crotons #StPetersburg #TropicalFruit #LandscapingTips #GreenThumb #FaithTalkTampa

In this helpful episode of Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals, host Jene shares practical advice for planting and caring for tropical plants during Florida&rsquo;s hot, humid summer months. Learn which flowering plants thrive right now &mdash; including bougainvillea, hibiscus (like Hula Girl and Fiesta), Tibouchina, King&rsquo;s Mantle, and Allamanda &mdash; plus tips on using crotons for colorful foliage. Jene covers soil preparation, proper planting depth, mulching, watering during rainy spells, and important Pinellas County fertilizer restrictions.&nbsp;
Perfect for Florida gardeners looking to add color and create a tropical paradise this summer.
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at <a href="http://tropicalfruit.com" data-start="872" data-end="917">tropicalfruit.com</a> for all your spring plant needs.
Got a question or topic you'd like covered on the show? Email us at&nbsp;<a data-start="1025" data-end="1047">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear from you!
#JanaysTropicals #FloridaGardening #TropicalPlants #SummerPlanting #Hibiscus #Crotons #StPetersburg #TropicalFruit #LandscapingTips #GreenThumb #FaithTalkTampa

"And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food" ~ Genesis 2:9

     Founded in 1987, Jene's Tropical's specializes in Citrus and Tropical fruit trees, along with a wide array of products to suit any of your gardening needs. As a family owned business, we offer a special shopping experience and knowledge that goes back over four decades. We can help you transform your mundane property into a personal paradise through expert advice as well as professional landscaping and installation. Whether you're looking for Bonsai or Banana Trees or Palm trees, we can help you out. 

 For more information on our other offers, contact us or visit us personally on 6831 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg

"And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food"&nbsp;~&nbsp;Genesis 2:9
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Founded in 1987, Jene's Tropical's specializes in Citrus and Tropical fruit trees, along with a wide array of products to suit any of your gardening needs. As a family owned business, we offer a special shopping experience and knowledge that goes back over four decades. We can help you transform your mundane property into a personal paradise through expert advice as well as professional landscaping and installation. Whether you're looking for Bonsai or Banana Trees or Palm trees, we can help you out.&nbsp;
&nbsp;For&nbsp;more information on our other offers, <a href="http://www.tropicalfruit.com/Contact_ep_5.html">contact us</a> or visit us personally on 6831 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg

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JENE'S TROPICALS -SUMMER PLANTING TIPS: CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE

Do you leaf a little extra room in your plant collection for some serious root awakening? 🪴 Well, it's time to branch out and grow your knowledge about the wonderful world of aroids! From the show-stopping Alocasia (aka elephant ears 🐘) to the ever-charming Chinese Evergreen 🌿, Jene’s got all the dirt on these leafy legends.

Join us on this leafy adventure as Jene unravels the quirks, the beauty, and the secret lives of these exotic specimens that’ll leaf you with a newfound appreciation for your tropical friends. Spoiler alert: puns may leaf you rolling your eyes... but they’ll also make you smile. 😏

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals in St. Petersburg, FL (6831 Central Ave) for all your plant needs or shop online at tropicalfruit.com—because it’s always the season for plants! 🌸

Got a burning question or an idea for a show topic? Plant your thoughts in an email to jenetropical@gmail.com—Jene would love to hear from you!

It's gonna be roots of fun!

Do you leaf a little extra room in your plant collection for some serious root awakening? 🪴 Well, it's time to branch out and grow your knowledge about the wonderful world of aroids! From the show-stopping Alocasia (aka elephant ears 🐘) to the ever-charming Chinese Evergreen 🌿, Jene&rsquo;s got all the dirt on these leafy legends.
Join us on this leafy adventure as Jene unravels the quirks, the beauty, and the secret lives of these exotic specimens that&rsquo;ll leaf you with a newfound appreciation for your tropical friends. Spoiler alert: puns may leaf you rolling your eyes... but they&rsquo;ll also make you smile. 😏
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals in St. Petersburg, FL (6831 Central Ave) for all your plant needs or shop online at tropicalfruit.com&mdash;because it&rsquo;s always the season for plants! 🌸
Got a burning question or an idea for a show topic? Plant your thoughts in an email to <a data-start="957" data-end="979">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;Jene would love to hear from you!
It's gonna be roots of fun!

JENE'S TROPICALS - AROID YOU GLAD YOU LISTENED?

Are you ready to squamosa-ly fall in love with one of nature’s sweetest treats? In this episode, we’re dishing out the inside scoop on the Annona squamosa—better known as the sugar apple. From its cousin, the atemoya, to a whole bunch of fruitful facts, you’ll learn why this tropical delight is the apple of everyone’s eye (and taste buds). 🍎💚

Whether you’re looking to branch out into new fruits, grow your own sugar rush, or just want to leaf with more knowledge than you came with, this podcast is ripe for you.

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your spring plant needs.

Got a question or topic you’d like covered on the show? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear fruit from you! 🍏😂

Are you ready to squamosa-ly fall in love with one of nature&rsquo;s sweetest treats? In this episode, we&rsquo;re dishing out the inside scoop on the Annona squamosa&mdash;better known as the sugar apple. From its cousin, the atemoya, to a whole bunch of fruitful facts, you&rsquo;ll learn why this tropical delight is the apple of everyone&rsquo;s eye (and taste buds). 🍎💚
Whether you&rsquo;re looking to branch out into new fruits, grow your own sugar rush, or just want to leaf with more knowledge than you came with, this podcast is ripe for you.
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your spring plant needs.
Got a question or topic you&rsquo;d like covered on the show? Email us at <a data-start="876" data-end="898">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear fruit from you! 🍏😂

JENE'S TROPICALS - SWEET TALK: THE SUGAR APPLE EPISODE

🌱 We’re talking soil structure: the underground hero that holds your garden together. Sure, it might look like “just dirt,” but when it comes to growing happy, healthy plants, soil is the root of all success. We’ll dig into the gritty challenges (compaction, drainage, nutrients—oh my!) and unearth some simple ways to make working with your soil a whole lot easier. From turning rock-hard ground into soft garden gold, to giving your plants the bed they truly deserve, this episode will have you feeling grounded in garden knowledge.

Stop by Jene’s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your fall plant needs. 🌴

Got a question or topic you’d like covered on the show? Email us at jenetropical@gmail.com—we’d love to hear what’s on your mind (or in your soil)!

🌱 We&rsquo;re talking soil structure: the underground hero that holds your garden together. Sure, it might look like &ldquo;just dirt,&rdquo; but when it comes to growing happy, healthy plants, soil is the root of all success. We&rsquo;ll dig into the gritty challenges (compaction, drainage, nutrients&mdash;oh my!) and unearth some simple ways to make working with your soil a whole lot easier. From turning rock-hard ground into soft garden gold, to giving your plants the bed they truly deserve, this episode will have you feeling&nbsp;grounded in garden knowledge.
Stop by Jene&rsquo;s Tropicals at 6831 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL, or visit us online at tropicalfruit.com for all your fall plant needs. 🌴
Got a question or topic you&rsquo;d like covered on the show? Email us at <a data-start="898" data-end="920">jenetropical@gmail.com</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear what&rsquo;s on your mind (or in your soil)!

JENE'S TROPICALS -SUMMER PLANTING TIPS: CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE

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